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The Park Seasonal Workerassists with minor repair and maintenance of the City parks grounds and facilities. This work includes landscape and tree maintenance, building and facilities maintenance, turf maintenance, sports field/court maintenance and preparation, or natural resource maintenance. Must have ability to obtain and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license.
Full-time 40 hours per week March-October
AFSCME-represented position
Seasonal Probationary Period
Must meet all qualifications and requirements as listed in the position description.
Full-time 40 hours per week March-October
AFSCME-represented position
Seasonal Probationary Period
Must meet all qualifications and requirements as listed in the position description.
At Parks and Recreation, our mission is to preserve and create a community heritage by providing places and programs designed to enhance the quality of life. The Parks Operations Division of Corvallis' Parks and Recreation Department cares for over 2000 acres of parks, playgrounds, playing fields, trails, open spaces and beautification areas.
Essential Functions
Seasonal Park Workers perform some or all of the following essential functions depending on assigned areas, including landscape and tree maintenance, building and facilities maintenance, turf maintenance, sports field/court maintenance and preparation, or natural resource maintenance.
- Assists with landscape area maintenance and tree care, including weeding, pruning, removing, and planting.
- Assists in maintenance, construction, and repairs to Parks and Recreation buildings and structures. Performs custodial tasks, posts signage and reservation schedule at shelters, painting, plumbing and carpentry.
- Assists in irrigation, turf maintenance, and minor equipment maintenance within the Parks system.
- Assists with seasonal and daily preparation of sports facilities for use.
- Assists with maintenance and repairs to Park facilities including playgrounds, drinking fountains, picnic tables, benches, paths and trails, roads, parking lots, and associated park amenities.
- Assists with permitted and sponsored festivals and special events.
- Assists and supports Park Maintenance Workers, Park Maintenance Technician, and Park Operations Specialists by completing routine maintenance activities, inspections, and special projects in designated park locations.
- Assists with other Parks maintenance duties as assigned.
Acts ethically and honestly; applies ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities and interactions. Builds confidence in the City through own actions.
Conforms with all safety rules and performs work is a safe manner.
Delivers excellent customer service to diverse audiences.
Maintains effective work relationships.
Adheres with all City and Department policies.
Arrives to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.
Operates and drives a motor vehicle safely and legally. Operates, repairs, fabricates, and modifies a large variety of equipment, including power tools, survey equipment, and line locating devices.
Qualifications and Skills
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred and a combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General ornamental horticultural knowledge.
Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instruction and to exchange routine information. Basic understanding of simple work processes, methods or equipment.
Ability to learn required physical skills, that must be performed in the course of regular work routines that can be learned on the job over a relatively short period of time.
Ability to use ordinary conversational skills and courtesy to exchange routine information and provide routine assistance. Ability to handle diverse situations confidently.
Ability to learn and apply job-related information and techniques, and determine and select appropriate equipment and processes to be used for assigned work.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, but also work alone at a work-site, under supervisory direction while performing duties thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with Department policy.
Ability to get along well and maintain effective work relationships with others, including coworkers and the public.
Special Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Ability to safely learn to operate a variety of equipment, including but not limited to chainsaws, weed-eaters, tractors, loaders, trucks and trucks with trailers, hand and power tools, and various mowing equipment.
Possession or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Oregon Drivers License.
Demonstrable commitment to sustainability.
Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion.
The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred and a combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General ornamental horticultural knowledge.
Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instruction and to exchange routine information. Basic understanding of simple work processes, methods or equipment.
Ability to learn required physical skills, that must be performed in the course of regular work routines that can be learned on the job over a relatively short period of time.
Ability to use ordinary conversational skills and courtesy to exchange routine information and provide routine assistance. Ability to handle diverse situations confidently.
Ability to learn and apply job-related information and techniques, and determine and select appropriate equipment and processes to be used for assigned work.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, but also work alone at a work-site, under supervisory direction while performing duties thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with Department policy.
Ability to get along well and maintain effective work relationships with others, including coworkers and the public.
Special Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Ability to safely learn to operate a variety of equipment, including but not limited to chainsaws, weed-eaters, tractors, loaders, trucks and trucks with trailers, hand and power tools, and various mowing equipment.
Possession or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Oregon Drivers License.
Demonstrable commitment to sustainability.
Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion.
The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background and/or criminal history check.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants must submit an online application located on the City of Corvallis website (click on “Apply” above). Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on Wednesday March 20, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter and resume with the online application; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted/considered.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer in Compliance with ADA.
